Master of the Senate by Robert Caro
  • 1. Who is the primary subject of 'Master of the Senate'?
A) John F. Kennedy
B) Harry S. Truman
C) Richard Nixon
D) Lyndon B. Johnson
  • 2. What was a key legislative achievement during Johnson's Senate leadership?
A) Voting Rights Act
B) Civil Rights Act
C) Social Security Act
D) Medicare
  • 3. Robert Caro's writing style in 'Master of the Senate' is best described as:
A) Technical and dry
B) Epic and detailed
C) Casual and informal
D) Brief and superficial
  • 4. Which state did Lyndon B. Johnson represent in the Senate?
A) California
B) Illinois
C) New York
D) Texas
  • 5. Which political party did Johnson belong to?
A) Democratic Party
B) Independent
C) Republican Party
D) Green Party
  • 6. Which major historical event does Johnson's tenure as Senate Majority Leader coincide with?
A) Civil Rights Movement
B) Great Depression
C) World War II
D) Watergate Scandal
  • 7. What thematic element is prominent in Caro's depiction of Johnson's Senate career?
A) Humor and light-heartedness
B) Apathy
C) Power and ambition
D) Disorganization
  • 8. What did Johnson do to gain support from other senators?
A) Engaged in personal relationships and favors
B) Bribed them
C) Ignored them
D) Criticized them publicly
  • 9. What year did Lyndon B. Johnson become the Senate Majority Leader?
A) 1955
B) 1960
C) 1963
D) 1949
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